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Free SRC song: "Building a Better World"
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

I can hear everyone singing this in SRC storytimes…. See links below for downloadable song & a video with sign language! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Hey everyone! Well known musical performer Steve Blunt has re-recorded Ellen Allard's (of Peter & Ellen Allard fame) song, Building a Better World (with permission of course). He's happy to provide it for everyone using the theme this summer, so I am passing on the good word! You can download the song FREE to use with your summer reading program here: https://www.songsforteaching.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=… This is just a pretty cool site in general, btw. You can watch a fun video of it with Steve, the band, and with kindergarten kids and learn the sign language here: https://youtu.be/VLIftnYClSg [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VLIftnYClSg/hqdefault.jpg]<https://youtu.be/VLIftnYClSg> Building A Better World<https://youtu.be/VLIftnYClSg> youtu.be A fun, upbeat recording by Steve Blunt & Friends with a positive message for summer reading 2017 & beyond. MP3 downloads at: https://www.songsforteaching.com... Enjoy! Happy summer planning! Noelle Boc Please note my NEW email: nboc(a)tewksburypl.org<mailto:nboc@tewksburypl.org> Head of Children's Services Tewksbury Public Library tewksburypl.org

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MCLS Connectivity Issues
by Megan Dudek 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

Hi all - MCLS is experiencing network issues again. Our phones are down and some mcls.org sites (RIDES/MeLCat contacts pages) are not working. We will let you know when everything is back up and running. Thanks, Megan Dudek Sent from my iPhone

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MCLS connectivity issues - Resolved
by Megan Dudek 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Hi all – MCLS is no longer experiencing network issues. The RIDES label maker, MeLCat/RIDES contacts lists, RIDES Assistance/IP forms, and mcls.org are all working Thanks! Megan ---- Megan Dudek MeL Catalog Training & Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St. Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800.530.9019 ext 153 www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org>

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Partnership Renewed!: Under the Radar: Michigan, TLN, and MAP
by Jim Flury 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

All, I am very pleased to announce that TLN has renewed its partnership with Under the Radar Michigan http://utrmichigan.com/ Under the terms of our 2015-2016 agreement Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman of UTR gave free performances in five public libraries, all attended by in excess of 100 people (Cadillac Wexford Public Library has the sixth and final program, scheduled in April); had a total reach of over 500,000 for MAP-related posts on the UTR Facebook page; and provided a bulk, discounted purchase opportunity for the Under the Radar: Michigan book and dvd's. What could be better than that??? Well, how about more FREE public library programs by Tom and Jim? Yes, we are working out the details for additional appearances at libraries by the UTR Michigan team. Tbd. And how about a bulk, discounted purchase opportunity for libraries for the Season 5 dvd of UTR, which is available now; Season 6, which will be available mid-April, and the BRAND NEW book scheduled to be released in Fall, 2017, Under The Radar: The Second 50. Also, weekly promotion of MAP on the UTR Facebook and Twitter social media networks. Finally, as a special bonus for the Michigan Activity Pass, a video that will tie together a number of MAP destinations Tom and Jim have visited during the 100 episodes of UTR that have been produced over seven years. Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman of Under the Radar: Michigan share our love for public libraries, and we want to thank them for their support of MAP, too. Thanks! Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Local Newspapers Online
by Aubrey Franklin 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Good afternoon! We have a collection of local historic newspapers in an ongoing digitization project. Donation money specified for this project has enabled us to have the physical papers scanned with OCR technology onto external hard drives. Currently, we have 30+GB of data, with each PDF weighing around 10,000KB. I am looking into making these files available to the public online through our library's website. I've run into some problems because the files are too large to upload to WordPress, and I do not want to overload our website. I found an online reading service called Sribd, which the files will fit on and I can link to the files from our website. However, I am having concerns about storing these files on a third-party, corporate site, which may not have the security or longevity we would need. Does anyone have an experience with making local historic documents available online? What service did you use, and what was the cost? I'm open to considering all suggestions. Please respond to afranklin(a)tln.lib.mi.us Thanks! Aubrey Franklin Adult Services Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 734-955-4518

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Free PLA Webinar: Boost Your Financial Literacy Programs & Measure Their Impact
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Just in time for Money Smart week (April 22-29), the Public Library Association (PLA) is offering the free 1-hour webinar, Money Smart, Measure Smarter: Boost Your Financial Literacy Programs & Measure Their Impact. For more information and to register, visit the PLA website<http://www.ala.org/pla/onlinelearning/webinars/projectoutcomemoneysmart>. (http://www.ala.org/pla/onlinelearning/webinars/projectoutcomemoneysmart) Thursday, March 16 at 2:00 Eastern Money Smart week (April 22–29, 2017) is quickly approaching! To get you prepared for financial literacy programs and events at your library, PLA is partnering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) to host a special webinar presentation. This free webinar will highlight how the SEC can help you plan for your financial literacy programs, including the free digital and print resources and tools available to librarians and patrons, so you can feel confident teaching your patrons about financial topics such as sound principles of saving and investing, how to spot and avoid investment fraud, and more! You’ll also learn how to invite the SEC to come present at your library. Project Outcome will show how you can use Project Outcome Surveys to measure the impact of your financial literacy programs. Webinar participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their own experiences. This Spring, the Library of Michigan will be offering a day long Project Outcome training in four different locations throughout the state. April 17 – University Center, Mt. Pleasant April 27 – Redford Township District Library, Redford April 28 – Portage District Library, Portage May 3 – Peter White Public Library, Marquette For more information or to register for this intensive, full-day program, visit http://tinyurl.com/LMProjectOutcome. [http://ala.informz.net/clk/red6d.aspx?mi=6369448&u=1007417682&b=4053]

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Grants Available to Libraries - $1, 000 creative solutions micro-grant program
by White, Shannon (MDE) 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

If you are interested in seeking quick micro-grant funding of $1,000 for a creative project take a look at this grant opportunity. Innovation in Libraries, Micro-grants from the Awesome Foundation<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/innovation-in-libraries-micro-g…> Library Pipeline's Innovation Committee has partnered with the Awesome Foundation to found an Innovation in Libraries chapter that will, each month, award a $1,000 micro-grant to a project that suggests creative solutions, proposes a new way of thinking about library services, and supports underserved and diverse communities. Read more about the opportunity at the link above and see the text below as well for details. The Awesome Foundation is an ever-growing worldwide community devoted to "forwarding the interest of awesome in the universe." Created in 2009, the Foundation distributes $1,000 grants, no strings attached, to projects and their creators. Library Pipeline's Innovation Committee has partnered with the Awesome Foundation to found an Innovation in Libraries chapter that will, each month, award a $1,000 micro-grant to a project that suggests creative solutions, proposes a new way of thinking about library services, and supports underserved and diverse communities. Grant applications due by the 15th of each month, with awardees announced by the 1st of the following month. "The Awesome Innovation in Libraries Chapter was created by a small working group of passionate librarians within Library Pipeline who wanted to provide a catalyst for prototyping both technical and non-technical library innovations that embody the principles of diversity, inclusivity, creativity, and risk-taking. Naturally, we embedded these principles into the grant selection guidelines. We are thankful for our dedicated team of trustees and sponsors who make this initiative possible." Award recipients are asked to report back publicly on what worked, what didn't, and what they learned-as well as to make the results of their efforts openly available to others to reuse in communities across the world. To apply, submit your application on the Awesome Foundation website. http://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/chapters/libraries Applications are constantly being accepted; please check the website details to confirm the next deadline (usually it's the 15th of each month). Good luck - maybe your next funder will be the Awesome Foundation! Shannon White Director of Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Free WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Greetings! Check out WebJunction’s newest content and upcoming Webinars. These excellent resources are provided in part, courtesy of the Library of Michigan Highlighted content from WebJunction • Innovation in Libraries, Micro-grants from the Awesome Foundation<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/innovation-in-libraries-micro-g…>: Library Pipeline's Innovation Committee has partnered with the Awesome Foundation to found an Innovation in Libraries chapter that will, each month, award a $1,000 micro-grant to a project that suggests creative solutions, proposes a new way of thinking about library services, and supports underserved and diverse communities. • Foundation Center Launches Visualizing Funding for Libraries<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/foundation-center-launches-visu…>: Winner of the 2016 Knight News Challenge on Libraries, Foundation Center launches Visualizing Funding for Libraries, the most comprehensive free database of library funding that has ever existed, containing grants given to U.S. libraries by U.S. foundations. Grants data includes local, state, and national sources for public, academic, school, special collection, and government libraries. Additional demographic information can be viewed corresponding with library service areas. Check out the recording of our recent webinar<http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/visualizing-and-finding-fundi…> with Foundation Center which explores this valuable, free tool! Free WebJunction webinars for you! These upcoming webinars are now open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<http://learn.webjunction.org/>. Whole Person Librarianship: Fostering Empathy in Challenging Times Tuesday, March 28, 2017 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/whole-person-librarianship.ht… Libraries are among the few public spaces that feel safe and welcoming to everyone in our current political landscape. As librarians striving to provide equitable service, we are challenged to meet the needs of patrons whose life experiences are markedly different from our own. To address these challenges, we have much to learn much from social workers, who are trained to approach their clients with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries. Whole Person Librarianship draws from social work concepts to help librarians become more confident in learning from, interacting with, and serving diverse patrons. Learn basic ideas to build your empathy skills, such as cultural humility and person-in-environment, to apply right away to your library practice, as well as where to find more in-depth information and support. Presented by: Sara Zettervall, Founder, Whole Person Librarianship<https://wholepersonlibrarianship.com/>, and Adult Services Librarian, Hennepin County Library (MN); and Mary Nienow, PhD Candidate in Social Work, and beginning in August 2017, Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (WI) Civility Goes Viral: A New Approach for a New Era Tuesday, April 18, 2017 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/civility-goes-viral.html To "choose civility" means to celebrate diversity and choose respect, compassion, empathy, and inclusiveness when interacting with others. Civility is the healing power we need to counteract the divisive, fragmented forces that seem to be undermining our social fabric. Since 2006, Howard County Library System (MD) has been leading the way toward community connectedness with their Choose Civility<http://choosecivility.org/> initiative. They, along with three library systems across the country, invite you to join the movement to nurture civility in your own community. Learn how kindness creates communities, how to challenge stereotypes effectively, and cultivate random acts of civility. Find opportunities to implement Choose Civility to enhance internal and external customer service, develop partnerships and community support, and create a more connected community of people who will #choose2Bkind. Let’s see civility go viral in 2017. Presented by: Valerie Gross, President & CEO, Howard County Library System; Christie Lassen, Director of Public Relations, Howard County Library System; and Sonya Durney, Business and Government Team Leader, Portland (ME) Public Library

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Announcing keynote speakers for 2017 ARSL conference
by Colleen Leddy 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Passing on this info about the Association for Rural and Small Libraries conference: *HUGE NEWS*! Check out our two best-selling authors who will be keynote speakers for this year’s conference in beautiful St. George, UT: Thanks, Colleen Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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MCLS connectivity issues
by Megan Dudek 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Hi all – MCLS is currently experiencing network issues. The RIDES label maker, MeLCat/RIDES contacts lists, RIDES Assistance/IP forms, and mcls.org are all currently down. We will let you know when everything is back up and running. Thanks, Megan ---- Megan Dudek MeL Catalog Training & Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St. Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800.530.9019 ext 153 www.mcls.org

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